15 Northern Lights Photography in Iceland Worth Flying For

1.#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,887 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Leave Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide such as Bjarni, BG, Johan, or Aegir and chase clear skies beyond the city lights. The route changes with the forecast, and the outing may include several stops, blankets, hot chocolate, cinnamon rolls, and professional photos. If the aurora stays hidden, you can rebook for free, subject to availability.

“Unfortunately, we didn't see the Northern Lights, but our guide, Bjarni, did an amazing job of keeping us positive, hopeful, and entertained with great tips about Iceland's culture and history while waiting for the lights”

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2.Northern Lights: 4×4 Adventure with Treats, Photos & Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 436 reviews · 4 hours · from $142

Travel from Reykjavik in a small 4x4 minibus with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Laura, Piotr, Nebo, or Karol. Your guide follows cloud and aurora conditions, serves cocoa and Icelandic pastries, and takes photos when the lights appear. Remote stops, Wi-Fi, hand warmers, and lifetime free rebooking are included.

“We searched all night on our first night so was very happy the we managed to see them just in time great news night thank you”

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3.Northern Lights Tour w/Pro Photos – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 400 reviews · 4 hours · from $148

Join Aurora Viking for a four-hour Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavík, limited to 18 people. Guides such as Emil, Kolbeinn, Tomas, Kobe, and BG use weather knowledge and high-spec cameras to seek clear skies, then photograph you beneath the aurora. Viking costumes, replica weapons, hot chocolate, pastries, and free retries make the waiting part of the experience.

“The tour was amazing! Our guide Tomas was very patient and explained everything about the Northern Lights. In addition, took amazing pictures of everyone with a beautiful Aurora in the background. It was above expectations!!!”

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4.Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Pro Aurora Photos Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $148Top rated

Leave Reykjavik with an experienced Aurora Viking guide such as Tomas, Emil, Felix, Jonas, or Kobe, then follow the forecast to the clearest sky. The small group van takes up to 18 people, with hot cocoa, snacks, Viking costumes, professional aurora photos, and free retries if the lights do not appear.

“I questioned if we needed to do a tour to see the Northern Lights, but I was attracted to this one for the photography aspect. After we took the tour, I realized we were unlikey to see the lights if not on a tour. They also know the best spots for a picture (with mountain or lake in the background) and where there will be few clouds and the best chance of activity in the sky. Also, to my eyes (which stair at a bright screen all day), the lights weren't always obvious, but once your eyes adjust to the dark and know what to look for, they are easier…”

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5.4×4 Reykjavik Northern Lights Tour with Photographer — Aurora RVK

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 89 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $249

Join Aurora RVK for an evening aurora hunt from Reykjavik in a 4x4 vehicle, with pickup from 9pm, a guide who tracks cloud gaps and solar activity, telescope viewing on some departures, hot chocolate, rum, and complimentary aurora photos. The tour lasts about four hours and allows up to 19 people.

“This was a spectacular tour. Our first night was very cloudy but this specific tour was very accommodating. They allowed us to retry another night and it was so worth it. The tour guides were very knowledgeable about the science behind the lights and stars. To top it off the hot chocolate and photos were amazing. Highly recommend this tour! And P.S dress warm!!”

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6.Reykjavik Private Northern Lights Tour with Pro Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $1,677 per session (up to 4)

You’ll ride privately from Reykjavik with a guide such as Izabela or Davidias, chasing clear skies and the northern lights for about 3 to 4 hours. Expect hotel pickup, possible off-road stops, hot drinks, camera help, and at least five professional photos if the aurora appears. Only your group of up to four joins.

“Icelandic Roamers was our favorite part of our wedding anniversary trip to Iceland. Recognizing that the aurora forecast was poor for the date we had originally booked, they accommodated a more favorable date. Our guide, Izabela, was amazing. She picked us up right in our hotel lobby right on time. She was professional, personable, and knowledgeable about Iceland and northern lights. She took us to several locations to get away from the clouds and, boy, fix we ever find the perfect place. We may never have this opportunity again, but we will have this memory forever. We debated on spending the money for a private tour but it was well…”

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7.Akureyri: Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $194

Leave Akureyri’s electric glow behind for a three-hour Northern Lights hunt with an English-speaking guide and up to 15 people. You’ll ride into the countryside or mountains, stargaze, enjoy a hot drink and Icelandic treat, and receive Aurora photos if the lights appear. Sightings depend entirely on weather and solar activity.

“Cortesia della guida e disponibilità nella “ricerca”! Si potrebbe pensare di organizzare una partenza anticipata, in modo da poter raggiungere zone isolate anche in altura. Nonostante il tempo non favorevole alla fine….meraviglia”

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8.Northern Lights Private Guided Tour With Professional Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $1,419 per session (up to 3)

You’ll leave Reykjavik with a private guide, often heading into the South Region or wherever weather and aurora activity look best. Sultan has been praised for his persistence and clear explanations. The 3 to 5-hour outing includes hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, hot chocolate, cinnamon rolls, and professional Northern Lights photos sent by email.

“What a night! We were fortunate to have a completely clear sky for our one night to see the Northern Lights. Our driver quickly got us to a great location to take it all in. I gave 4 stars because he was an hour late picking us up - maybe due to miscommunication; who knows. But otherwise, well worth the expense.”

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9.Northern Lights Tour From Reykjavik with Photography

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 26 reviews · from $105Best value

Leave Reykjavik after 9pm and head into darker countryside in search of the Aurora Borealis. Your English-speaking local guide chooses two viewing spots, provides warm blankets, hot chocolate, Icelandic pastries, and takes quality photos of you beneath the lights. The four-hour tour includes hotel-area pickup, Wi-Fi, and a free return tour if the lights do not appear.

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10.Northern Lights Jeep Tour – Icelandic Guide | Photos | Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $239

Join an Icelandic guide such as Magnus for a four-hour Northern Lights search from Reykjavik. Travel in a small group by late-model 4x4, hear Viking, troll, elf, and Norse mythology stories, enjoy homemade hot chocolate, and receive professional aurora photos. If the lights stay hidden, you can request a free retry, subject to availability.

“We booked a Northern Lights tour with Magnus, and honestly… what a night. He picked us up straight from the hotel, and at the start, things didn’t look promising at all thick clouds everywhere. We were already losing hope. But Magnus? He didn’t give up for a second. He kept driving, checking conditions, adjusting plans, and truly went out of his way to give us the best possible experience. From finding clear skies to setting up killer backdrops, he knew exactly where to be and when. The photos he took were so good that people actually asked me if they were shot in a studio. Unreal. On top of that,…”

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11.Northern Lights Tour with Private Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $229

Join photographer and guide Heimir for a five-hour small-group hunt for the Northern Lights from Reykjavik. With a 93% sighting rate, warm jumpsuits, outdoor chairs, Icelandic snacks, camera help, and unlimited professional photos, you get far more than a bus ride into the dark. Maximum group size is 18.

“Amazing, his tracking of the Northern Lights probability is the only reason we were able to see them without a camera. As other tours left for the night he was tracking everything and said we should wait another 30 minutes or so, that everything was moving in the right direction - He was right and the lights were amazing. I would highly recommend it, this was the highlight of our trip to Iceland!”

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12.Akureyri: Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 9 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $113

Leave Akureyri at 9:30 pm and follow the clearest skies toward the Lake Mývatn area or another promising direction. Your English-speaking guide, such as Jong or Thor, explains aurora signs, helps with photos, and finds darker viewing spots. The tour lasts 2.5 hours, but conditions may shape the route.

“Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see any northern lights due to the weather conditions. It was really cloudy, but the guide was very friendly and tried his best to get us to see the northern lights. He drove with us about four hours in the south of Akureyri animals very engaged. So in conclusion you have to have good weather and a bit luck.”

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13.Northern Lights 4×4 Super, Photos, Hot Cocoa, Pastries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $162

Leave Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide and search for the Aurora in dark countryside spots that larger buses may miss. You’ll ride in a small group, warm up with Icelandic pastries and hot cocoa, and receive nighttime photos of you beneath the Northern Lights. Pickup and drop-off are included.

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14.Northern Lights in Mini Bus, Photos, Hot Cocoa and Pastries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $124

Leave Reykjavik’s city glow in a Mercedes Sprinter minibus and search for clear skies with an English-speaking guide. Tomas explains the science behind the Aurora and uses local weather knowledge to find better viewing spots. Enjoy Icelandic pastries, hot cocoa, blankets, WiFi, and complimentary photos beneath the lights.

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15.Northern Lights Photography from Akureyri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $185

Leave Akureyri at 9 pm for a three-hour Northern Lights hunt around Eyjafjörður and the nearby countryside. Your guide seeks darker skies away from city light and adjusts plans when conditions change. Pickup is offered, the group can reach 50 people, and the experience costs $185.09 per person.

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